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GRITTY GODDESS Women’s Obstacle/Mud Run returns to Galveston’s Moody Gardens, April 8 On Saturday, April 8, the Gritty Goddess women’s obstacle run returns to Moody Gardens in Galveston. The event is all about women who want to challenge themselves, and have fun in a beautiful venue worthy of a goddess! The 5K- (3.1mile-) course through Moody Gardens includes almost 30 themed obstacles, and incorporates mud, water, foam and props. “It’s a one-of-a-kind course,” says The Gritty Crew, “because Moody Gardens is such a unique venue with a variety of terrain.” The course incorporates the grounds of Moody Gardens, the lazy river at Palm Beach, the banks of Offats Bayou, and the surrounding area. It even has “Temptation Island” where participants can take a break from the course, enjoy some sweet snacks, and gaze at the “cabana boys.”
vidual registration process. After completing the course, women can rinse off, change clothes, relax and enjoy a frozen yogurt sundae and a complimentary beer. “This event is all about camaraderie, challenging yourself physically, and most of all, having a full day of fun,” says The Gritty Crew, “because every woman deserves a day off!” Although the minimum age to participate is 10 years old for the 5k, on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m. there is also the GRITTY KIDS event, a shorter 1K obstacle/mud run for all children, both male and female, ages 6 to 13.
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7th Annual Kemah Crawfish Festival Make plans to attend the seventh annual Kemah Crawfish Festival on March 24, 25, 26. Experience the sights of the water, the thrill of a big party with like-minded individuals, the sounds of the best zydeco, country and Texas party rock music, and the taste of ice cold beer as it combines with the seasoning on hot, scrumptious crawfish.
MARCH 24, 25 & 26 Under the Kemah Bridge
ENTERTAINMENT Friday, March 24 3-6 pm IRIE TIME BAND 6:30-10pm T-BROUSSARD & THE ZYDECO STEPPERS Saturday, March 25 11 am - 1pm LIL PORTER & THE ZYDECO HUSTLERS
Whether you plan “to keep calm and peel on,” or “go get your peel on,” partying and having a great time is on the top of the list of things to do. This crawfish celebration will be under the Kemah bridge on Third Street where it started. The waterside location provides a better ambience. “We will be cooking crawfish out of our new cooking units that will be able to produce 6,000 pounds of delicious boiled crawfish per hour!” said Doug Davenport of Gulf Coast Festivals. These mudbugs are “spiced right and priced right” at $2.99 per pound. And you better bet they will taste fresh, too, since they are trucked in daily from farms in Louisiana. In addition to the crawfish, the festival will offer other Cajun dishes and festival cuisine such as alligator, frog legs, hot dogs, hamburgers, corn dogs, funnel cakes, nachos, fried oreos and twinkies, gyros and much more! “We are all about eating and music,” said Davenport. He recounted that in the years past, the event became one big dance floor. The live musical entertainment kicks off at 3 p.m. Friday.
1:30 - 3:30pm KEYUN & THE ZYDECO MASTERS 4 - 6:15pm JERROD STERRETT & THE HIRED GUNS 7-10pm WAYNE TOUPS Sunday, March 26 Noon-2:30pm MARCUS ARDOIN & THE ZYDECO LEGENDZS 3-5:30pm CURTIS POULLARD &
If you have not been to the Kemah Crawfish Festival, Davenport offers this advice, “The earlier you get there, the better.” General admission is $8. Kids 12 and under are free. Those ready to start the weekend early on Friday get in free from noon to 3 p.m. (Friday only). The event hours are Friday from noon to 10 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. Purchase your ticket at the gate or online at www.gulfcoastfestivals.com. For sponsorship or other information, email gulfcoastfestivals@aol.com.
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Crawfish & Zydeco Festival March 31 - April 2 April 7 - 9 Kemah Boardwalk 215 Kipp Ave, Kemah, TX
Texas Rockin’ Seafood Festival April 21-23 Gulf Greyhound Park 1000 FM 2004, La Marque, TX
Big Ass Crawfish Festival April 1 • 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Gulf Greyhound Park 1000 FM 2004, La Marque, TX
Yay 4 Life Crawfish Boil Saturday, April 22 12pm - 6pm Walter Hall Park 807 Hwy. 3 N League City, TX
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What’s your Background/Experience: Went to Culinary School at Le Cordon Bleu in Los Angeles Your Specialty: European and American cuisine Signature Dish: At Stuttgarden, the signature dish is the bangers and mash. It is a sausage served with mashed potatoes, gravy and german braised cabbage called Rotkohl in German. Despite having a British name, it is the most authentic German dish we have on the menu. Have you ever prepared a meal for anyone famous or infamous? During my employment at Hotel Sorella I was totally star struck when I was filling in at the cafe and I made Adam Carolla coffee. Cooking tip or technique for our readers: I have always felt that everyone should know how to roast a chicken. There are many different ways to get the same results. Here is a pretty simple recipe: You will need a cast iron skillet or a heavy duty saute pan that does not have a rubber or plastic handle will do too. You will also need butchers twine which is sold at most grocery stores. 1 whole chicken 3-4 lb. average; 1 large yellow onion large dice; 1 jumbo sized carrot, medium dice; 1 bunch celery medium dice; 1 lemon cut in 4 pieces; 2 tbl butter, softened; salt and pepper 1 package of fresh poultry seasoning from the fresh herbs section. If your market doesn’t sell it, then 1 bunch of thyme; 2 rosemary stems; 2 sage stems; 2 oregano stems. All minced together. - Preheat oven to 400 degrees F ; - Start by mixing the butter with the salt, pepper and fresh herbs; - Use your fingers to loosen the skin from the breasts but do not remove the skin - Rub 1/4 of the butter mixture into that area between the skin and the breasts - Rub the rest of the butter mixture inside the cavity of the chicken STUTTGARDEN TAVERN - KEMAH -stuff the bird with the lemon pieces 609 Bradford Ste 203, Kemah • 281-339-7826 - With the help of YouTube, truss the bird with butchers twine - Place your cast iron on high heat with canola oil, avoid olive oil because of its low smoke point. - Once the oil it hot, almost to a smoking point, place your chicken “breast side” down and sear until golden brown - Afterwards, sear each leg until golden brown, then the back of the chicken - Remove the chicken from the pan and add your vegetables, - Sauté the vegetables until soft and the pan is deglazed - Place the chicken “back side” down on the pan on top of the vegetables and place the pan in the oven uncovered - Roast for 1 hour or until the leg reaches an internal temp of 165 degrees F. - Let rest for 20 minuted then carve.
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Amazing elegant waterfront French Quarter dining, with 149 custom wine lockers, tasting room, 3 distinct bars, 3 levels, 5 venues, beer garden, Now Hiring all positions! Bartenders, Cocktail Service, Servers, Special Events room, boating and jet ski access. Food Runners, Hostess, Grill, Sautee, Absolutely nothing like it anywhere! Pantry/Prep, Pastry, Busser, Dishroom.
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SCOOTERVILLE: Clear Lake Cruising Made Affordable, Stylish, and Fun! By Sarah Piña If you are searching for a stylish, affordable solution for commuting around the Lake, or a fun ride for cruising on Galveston Island, look no further than Scooterville in Kemah. This locallyowned shop offers a wide variety of Wolf brand scooters in styles ranging from sleek European to modern and sporty.
SERVICING CLEAR LAKE AREA SINCE 2005 EX-150 (150cc) MSRP $1,599
“I started this company 12-plus years ago, and we’ve been in our new Kemah location for about 6 months,” said Gary Gamble, general manager of Scooterville. “I was an airline pilot for 40 years, but I’ve always liked scooters, so I opened this business. Here, we do sales, repairs, parts, and even consignments,” he said. The many benefits of owning a scooter are perhaps some things people have never considered. The scooters are generally priced at under $2,000, and Gamble noted that insurance normally runs at about $80 a year.
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“I have a lot of customers who use them to ride to work. They are excellent for running around the Clear Lake area, and they keep up with the traffic,” Gamble said. Additionally, college students and their parents find them especially beneficial. “Many times students have difficulty parking on campus with a car, but with a scooter, they can drive it onto campus and park it easily. Not only that, but parents (or students) can buy one and insure it much cheaper than they could a car,” he said. Gamble said, generally speaking, scooters are really the best allaround stylish and economical solutions for short commutes. “If you don’t want to tie up lot of money, you just can’t beat it for going back and forth to work. A lot of people aren’t serious enough to get into a bigger motorcycle or a $5,000 scooter, so they’ll get one of these,” Gamble said, noting that many of the scooters get 80 miles per gallon. Scooterville can color-customize the scooters, and they also offer 90-day layaway option. “We will work with all customers interested in owning one. We take pride in our five-star rating for service and quality,” he said. Scooterville is located at 1145 FM 518 in Kemah. For more information, call 281-538-0983. They are open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit www.scooterville.bike for the latest styles and special offers, or simply stop in, browse the in-store showroom, and let Gary and the staff assist you in finding your ideal scooter!
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CLEAR LAKE - NORTH 1. Luna Restaurant (Hilton) 2. Valdo’s 3. Chelsea Wine Bar 4. Boondoggles 5. Villa Capri 6. Sam’s Boat 7. Cabo 8. Pier Eight Seafood 9. Outriggers
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2017 EPICUREAN EVENING A TASTE OF SPACE @ SPACE CENTER HOUSTON
Epicurean Evening Winners OUT OF THIS WORLD AWARD.........Houston Methodist St. John PRESENTATION OF FOOD: 1st Place............ Palms Banquet + Event Center 2nd Place.................................. HEB Clear Lake 3rd Place........................Bay Oaks Country Club OVERALL SHOWMANSHIP: 1st Place.......... Mamacita’s Mexican Restaurant 2nd Place............................ Jackie’s Brickhouse 3rd Place..........................................Yard House CREATIVITY OF BOOTH: 1st Place........................................ Hope Village 2nd Place........................................ Sam’s Boat 3rd Place.................................................. Salata
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BOHEMIAN ARTISTRY ARTS Featured Artist: Nicole Angelo
By Kelley Dawson
“It was just happenstance,” told local artist Nicole Angelo who recently began painting in September of 2015. Angelo shared upon returning from New York City to Baytown, Texas, she wanted to do a welcome home party and created three pieces. She said from those paintings she booked a well-known Earth Day festival and then worked her first “Straight Outta Baytown” music fest painting for bands and to live music. “Painting to music and spoken word poetry is a way to create,” stated Angelo. She sees a shift to the combination of art and music. When painting to live music, Angelo’s mediums include spray paints, acrylics, markers, and modge podge. Additionally she brings “a bucket of anything to throw on [the canvas] such as fabric, lace, ribbon, plus elements of earth like sand and stone.” Whether creating to the sounds of others or painting on her own, Angelo’s avant-garde works are enrapturing and somehow comforting at the same time. The offbeat designs and radiant colors mixed with tangibles form each unique piece. “It is organized chaos,” declared Angelo. She said, “A lot of times I come across found objects. I see something that sparks an idea and go from there.” Angelo explained her paintings create themselves. “The intentional plan is not the end result,” she
admitted. Angelo characterizes herself as a very Bohemian artist and describes her art as “diverse, mechanic pop art and definitely has a psychedelic element to it.” Angelo informed her inspirations come from historical and local artists’ works, as well as graffiti murals throughout New York and Houston areas. “Graffiti is now a more acceptable form of art and is really amazing,” she expressed. Angelo indicated she is venturing out from mixed-media paintings and currently designing art from vinyl records. She also produces multimedia design and graphics. Angelo mentioned she develops logos for up and coming bands and artists pro bono to pay it forward. She affirmed, “Gifting is a great way to create and give back.” Angelo said she really appreciates other artists’ advice and helping each other grow and be successful. As a student at Lee University, Angelo revealed, “Art funds my education. I never thought that would be possible.” Angelo confessed she is still getting used to being an artist. She said, “I think every day, ‘This is awesome.’” To view more Angelo Artistry visit www.angeloartistry.com or email at angeloartistry@gmail.com. Check out Angelo’s six-month art installation at La Poz French Café & Bistro (4622 E. NASA Pkwy.) in Seabrook.
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16th Annual Day by the Bay Home Tour A spring tradition around the Bay Area is the Houston Symphony League Bay Area’s Home Tour. The symphony fundraiser is March 31 to April 2 from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The Day by the Bay Home Tour ticket is $20. The Pre-Tour Party is Friday, March 31 and the cost is $75 and includes one home tour ticket. This year’s event offers diversity in style, era of design, and décor. The tour includes a home in Bay Oaks, Seabrook, Kemah, and two properties in the Historic District of League City, including the Butler Longhorn Museum and one home has been featured in Southern Living. The home tour fundraiser supports the music enrichment programs in local schools. Tickets can be purchased at www.HSLBA.org or at the outlets listed below. The Bay Oaks home is a stately Georgian traditional home completely updated inside and out. Highlights include paintings from travels and many of the homeowner’s own, and treasured family antiques which combine effortlessly with modern pieces. On display will be the immigration papers of a father’s entry through Ellis Island. The master bathroom is a must see with its whimsical nod to the Hollywood Regency style. Landscaping with its gray stone walkway coordinates beautifully with the slate gray shutters.
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location is a beautiful home on Galveston Bay reminiscent of New England’s East Coast style inside and out. It has been featured in Southern Living magazine in 2006 and 2007, and won two ASID awards. The owner has combined traditional pieces with nautical pieces seamlessly.
The League City location is a charming 1905 Victorian home that is a true labor of love. Owners took on the herculean task of moving it a few blocks, but had to have the top floor removed because it was too tall for the trees. The home was built of reclaimed wood from homes destroyed in Galveston in 1900. Original floors, still in the house, are heart of pine, which is extinct. - Continued on Page 26
The Seabrook home has a lush tropical landscape that lines the drive of this home which has spectacular views of Clear Lake from every floor. Views of nature compliment art pieces chosen from travels and in support of local artists.The Kemah
TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED HERE: Adelaide’s.................. 14870 Space Center Blvd, Houston Annette’s Emporium.............. 501 E. Main St., League City Arlan’s................................ 4614 NASA Rd. 1, Seabrook Butler Longhorn Museum.... 1220 Coryell Street, League City Casanova's Downfall.............. 4630 NASA Pkwy, Seabrook Clothes Horse Boutique...... 809 E. Main Street, League City Craved Creations.............. 812 E. Main Street, League City League City Chamber............ 319 E. Galveston St., Ste. B, Nassau Postal...................... 957 E. NASA Pkwy., Houston Upper Bay Frame & Gallery...... 2450 E. Main Street, League City Vintage Revival.......... 18073 Upper Bay Road, Nassau Bay THE SCENE
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March 4: Project S.I.T. (Seawall Interpretive Trail) ArtWalk by Artist Boat, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m., 5600 Seawall, Seawall ArtWalk extends from 61st to Stewart Beach, Galveston, 409770-0722 March 4: Galveston Art Walk, Heart Gallery, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 311 23rd St. & Postoffice, Galveston, 409-300-3009, www.fromtheheart.gallery March 4: Galveston Art Walk at The Grand, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St. Galveston, 409-763-2481, www.thegrand.com March 4: Art League of Baytown Annual Spring Open Judged Art Show, Entries displayed until March 31, Art Center of Baytown, 110 W. Texas Ave., Baytown, 281-427-2222, www.art-league-of-baytown.org
March 19: Galveston Symphony Orchestra, 4 p.m., The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St. Galveston, 409-7632481, www.thegrand.com
March 24: Clear Lake Symphony presents Youth Concerto Competition, 7 p.m., Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Auditorium, 18220 Upper Bay Rd., Nassau Bay, www.clearlakesymphony.org March 24: Scrap Arts Music, 8 p.m., The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St. Galveston, 409-763-2481, www.thegrand.com
March 31: An Evening with “The King” Vince King as Elvis, 6:30
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March 24 & 26: Pasion, 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2:00 p.m. Sunday, University of HoustonClear Lake, Bayou Theatre, Houston, bahbt.org
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March 4: Texas Music Fest, 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., FM 518 at FM 2351, Friendswood, www.fdfa.org
March 5: In the Mood by Turnaround Artists, 4 p.m., The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St. Galveston, 409763-2481, www.thegrand.com
March 12: Rob Landes Trio, Music from the Movies. 4 p.m., The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St. Galveston, 409763-2481, www.thegrand.com
March 18: Bay Area Blue Grass Monthly Show, 6:00 p.m. Johnny Arolfo Civic Center, 300 W. Walker, League City, www.bayareabluegrass.org
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March 17 – April 8: Next to Normal, Thurs. Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m., Sunday 2:30 p.m., Island ETC Theatre Company, 2317 Mechanic St., Galveston, 409-762-3556, www.islandetc.org
March 17 – April 9: I Hate Hamlet, Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. Sun. 2:30 p.m., Bay Area Harbour Playhouse, 3708 Hwy. 3, Dickinson, 281-3377469, www.harbourtheater.org March 18: 42nd Street, 2:30 p.m. & 8 p.m., The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St. Galveston, 409-763-2481, www.thegrand.com
March 24 & 25, 31 & April 1, April 7 & 8: Play it Again, Sam. 8 p.m., Franca’s Real Italian Restaurant, 1101 E. NASA Parkway, Nassau Bay, 281- 488-2207, www.francasrealitalian.com
CHILDREN’S ART Library Story Times
March 18: Sip & Shop Art Reception, Seaside Gallery, 4 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., 204 Kirby Rd. Seabrook, www.KellyHalbachArt.com March 24: Paint Party, Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Butler Longhorn Museum, 1220 Coryell, League City, 281-332-1393, wwwbutlerlonghornmuseum.com
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p.m. – 9:30 p.m., Butler Longhorn Museum, 1220 Coryell, League City, 281-332-1393, wwwbutlerlonghornmuseum.com
PHOTOGRAPHY
March 14 & 28: Bay Area Photo Club, 7:00 p.m., Honors Night, Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church, 17503 El Camino Real, 77058, president@bayareaphotoclub.org, www.bayareaphotoclub.org
THEATRE
March 3 -12: Last of the Red Hot Lovers, Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. Matinee Sat. & Sun. 2:30 p.m. Clear Creek Country Theatre, 18091 Upper Bay Road, Nassau Bay, 281-335-5228, www.clearcreekcountrytheatre.org
March 4: Neil Simon’s Barefoot in the Park, Montana Repertory Theatre, 8:00 p.m., The Grand 1894 Opera House, 2020 Postoffice St. Galveston, 409-763-2481, www.thegrand.com
March 10 – 26: Guilty Conscience, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 8 p.m. Sunday 3 p.m., Pasadena Little Theatre, 4318 Allen Genoa
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Evelyn Meador Library (Pre-K): 10:30 a.m., 2400 N. Meyer, Seabrook. Storytelling by Mrs. Pearson every Wednesday morning & computer classes forming, 281-474-9142, www.hcpl.net
Freeman & Memorial Library: Book Babies on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday at 10:15 a.m., Toddler Time on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday at 11:15 a.m. 16616 Diana Lane, Houston, 281-488-1906, www.hcpl.net Helen Hall Library: Toddler Story Time, Monday 10:15 a.m., Preschool Story Time, Tuesday 10:15 a.m. & 11 a.m., Teen Advisory Board (TAB), 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the Month, 7 p.m., Events for Adults; Antiques Roundtable 1st Monday of the Month 1 p.m., Computer Classes Wednesday 10 a.m., Book Discussion Club 3rd Monday of the Month 7:00 p.m., Local Authors Hour 2nd Thursday of the Month 10:15 a.m., 100 W. Walker, League City, www.hcpl.net La Porte Library: Tuesday Story Time, 10:15 a.m., followed by Baby Time 11:00 a.m., 600 S. Broadway, La Porte, 281-4714022, www.hcpl.net
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Rosenberg Library: Story times are offered every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. for children 6 and under and their caregivers, 2310 Sealy Street, Galveston, 409-763-8854 ex. 135, www.rosenberg-library.org Month 7 p.m., Local Authors Hour 2nd Thursday of the Month 10:15 a.m.,100 W. Walker, League City, www.hcpl.net
MUSEUMS
1940 Air Terminal Museum: Hobby Airport, Raffle tickets on sale now for Airplane, 713-454-1940, www.1940airterminal.org
Armand Bayou Nature Center: Open Tuesday - Saturday, Sunset Cruise 6:00 p.m. Every Saturday Breakfast on Bayou 8:00 a.m. Ages 5 to adult, Nature Tour Third Sundays, Noon, Reservations required on events, 8500 Bay Area Blvd., 281-474-2551, www.abnc.org
Battleship Texas, State Historic Site: 3255 Highway 134, La Porte, 281-479-2431, www.tpwd.texas.gov Bay Area Museum Lunar Rendezvous Exhibit and Space memorabilia: Open Tuesday – Sunday. Clear Lake Park, 5000 NASA Parkway, Seabrook, 281326-5960, lunarrendevous.org.
Butler Longhorn Museum: 1220 Coryell, League City, 281-332-1393 wwwbutlerlonghornmuseum.com Galveston Railroad Museum: Train Rides every Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 2602 Santa Fe, Galveston, 409-7655700, galvestonmuseum.com.
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League City Historical Society West Bay Common Museum: Open Monday to Friday. Call for group reservations, 281-554-2994, 210 Kansas Avenue, League City, www.oneroomschoolhouse.org
Lone Star Flight Museum: Open Daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 2002 Terminal Dr., Galveston, 409-740-7722, www.LSFM.org. Moody Gardens: 24-hour animal webcam and other exhibits, Galveston, Moody Gardens, 800-582-4673, www.moodygardens.com,
Ocean Star: Offshore Drilling Museum and Education Center, Open Daily 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Pier 19 at Harborside Dr. & 20th St., Galveston, 409-766-7829, www.OceanStarOEC.com
San Jacinto Monument & Museum: Open Daily 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. La Porte, 281479-2421, www.sanjacinto-museum.org Space Center of Houston: 1601 NASA Parkway, Nassau Bay, 281-224-2100, www.spacecenter.org Current Exhibit until March 19: Space for Art
Texas City Museum: Open Tuesday to Sunday, 409 6th Street N., Texas City, 409643-5799, www.texas-citytx.org/Museumabout.htm
Texas Seaport Museum: Opening of the Trade Routes 1853, 2100 Harborside Dr., Galveston, www.galvestonhistory.org
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South West International Boat Show gears up for Spring show The South West International Boat Show, the largest in-water boat show in the Southwest, and the premier sail and power show for new and preowned vessels, returns April 6-9, 2017, to the South Shore Harbour Marina on Clear Lake, League City, Texas. This annual Spring show, will feature boats ranging in size from 10 ft. to 100 ft., both freshwater and saltwater, ready for boarding and viewing, with pre-season specials and dealer incentive programs available on many models.
HYC Spring Series #1 March 12 • Galv. Bay
HYC Spring Series #2
@ South Shore Harbour Marina Thursday, April 6: ..............12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Friday, April 7: ...................12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, April 8: ..............10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sunday, April 9: .................10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
March 26 • Galv. Bay
HYC Mermaid Regatta April 1 • Galv. Bay
Elissa Regatta April 8-9 • Galv. Bay
Lightning TX District Champs
“This is a perfect venue to see these incredible vessels up close and in their element,” President of the South West International Boat Show Peter Bryant says. “Being able to see how a yacht or sailboat performs in water allows interested buyers to learn so much more about the vessel. Onshore, live music will provide entertainment and more than 200 vendors will offer a variety of services and products for the boating and outdoor lifestyle, including fishing gear, apparel and outdoor equipment, in addition to a full range of marine electronics, accessories and hardware from top industry names. Dealers and manufacturers will also be on hand to provide valuable information and answer any questions.
April 8-9 • Galv. Bay
HYC Offshore Regatta May 13-14 • Galv. Bay
HOUSTON YACHT CLUB 281-471-1255
Show highlights include: • Texas boat debuts including models from Cape Fear Catamarans of the South East, the Taiwan-built Horizon PC60 Powercat, the Aquila 44 Powercat and a new generation of RIB’s from Italian manufacturer ZAR Formenti.
WE MOVED! 1145 FM 518 Kemah, Texas , Inc. 281-334-3300 rvices e S e m www.eaglesboatyard.com Mariti Eagle info@eaglesboatyard.com
Here To Meet Your Boating Needs Boat Sales • Maintenance • Hull & Fiberglass Repairs Seminars • Training
• “Take the Helm” on-water boat handling lessons for all experience levels, taught by US Coast Guard licensed captains and hosted by Carefree Boat Club.
THE BOAT YARD’s experienced boat repair staff is ready to service your boat or get you in a new one. Regardless of whether it’s an 8’ dinghy or a 80’ yacht, any make or model, we’ll be happy to provide you with services in our shop or at your boat’s location. We also help our customers enjoy their days of boating with superior instruction & education including our Seamanship Seminar, Navigation Seminar and Ladies of the Sea Seminar.
• A comprehensive seminar program, featuring FREE hourly seminars for Boat Show attendees - offered across all four days of the Show, and hosted by industry experts, radio hosts and world travelers. These seminars are entertaining and educational and cover a wide variety of topics.
Come see us at the HOUSTON FISHING SHOW • March 8-12
All event information and registration details can be found at: www.southwestinternational boatshow.com.
Now selling PIRANHA BOATWORKS, the premier boat for shallow water fishing. Come see the Piranha Flats 1400, Piranha Flats 1700 and Piranha Torneio F1760 CT packages at our Kemah facility. We are also a proud, certified TOHATSU OUTBOARDS dealer and service center – here for all your warranty needs.
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Bay Cup I March 4 • Galveston Bay
J-105 Texas Invit. Regatta March 24-25 • Galveston Bay
Heald Bank Regatta April 29-30 • Galveston Bay
LAKEWOOD YACHT CLUB 281-474-2511
Performance Cup Regatta March 18-19 • Galveston Bay
Conundrum Regatta April 22 • Galveston Bay
GBCA Rum Races #1 Sat, June 3 • Galv. Bay #2 Sat, June 17 • Galv. Bay #3 Sat, July 1 • Galv. Bay GALVESTON BAY CRUISING ASSOCIATION (GBCA)
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2017 Seabrook Lucky Trail Marathon Luckiest Marathon in Texas! March 17, 18 & 19, 2016 Seabrook Nature Trails: Rex Meador Park 2100 Meyer Rd., Seabrook TX 77586 The 14th Annual Seabrook Lucky Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay is set up for Runners, by Runners to support the local running community, and to help charitable organizations along the way. More details and registration information can be found at seabrookmarathon.org 2017 Lucky Trail Marathon Schedule Fri., March 17 • 5:30PM................ 1/4 Marathon start Fri., March 17 • 5:45PM.......................... 5K Run start Sat., March 18 • 6 AM...... Early Marathon Walker start Sat., March 18 • 7:15 AM.................... Marathon start Sat., March 18 • 7:15 AM............ 4-Person Relay start Sat., March 18 • 7:30 AM............ Half Marathon start Sun., March 19 • 7:15 AM.......... Half Marathon start Sun., March 19 • 7:15 AM.......... 2-Person Relay start
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DAY BY THE BAY : From Page 21 Butler Longhorn Museum is on the tour this year, and it illustrates all the history of this community treasure. Milby Butler and five other prominent Texas ranchers were tasked with breeding longhorns in the 1920’s because the herds were almost depleted. The Butler Longhorn is the most prevalent today and the museum is a testament to the efforts of those breeders. It is filled with local history long before NASA, has an old-world western theatre, murals, an education room, event rooms, and a gallery that features local artists. The Butler ranch was about 55,000 acres and this museum reminds us of the past that helped build and mold our area. Family, friends, and donations support this gem in the area, which is housed in the large home of Walter Hall.
Astronaut Clayton C. Anderson (left) visited Tookie's Seafood last month to present owner Barry Terrell (right) with an awesome picture that he shot with his personal camera of our area and Galveston Bay from Space (International Space Station). Be sure to stop by Tookie's Seafood in Seabrook to see the large scale canvas photo hanging on their wall.
The story of the Nassau Bay home is the story of Nassau Bay, perseverance and vision in the rebuilding after Hurricane Ike in 2008. This home, which the current owners have occupied since 1988, was built in 1965. Thirty-six inches of water destroyed the first floor in Ike. Through a partial FEMA grant, the house has been raised 10 feet, as have more than thirty homes in Nassau Bay. The interior of the home is the perfect setting for the pre-tour party.
Day by the Bay Home Tour is a fun weekend provided by the symphony and again, all the funds help the music program in our local schools.
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Epic Lunar Experience to Land at Space Center Houston After spending 46 years parked at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, the Apollo 11 command module Columbia has been given one more mission. And it is good news for our local area as Space Center Houston will be the first of four stops of a new exhibit which will leave the Smithsonian on a national tour for the first time since 1971. Space Center Houston will be the only location where guests can see the space capsules for both the first and last lunar landings. The awe-inspiring “Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission” exhibit, on display Oct. 14-March 18, 2018 at Space Center Houston, is part of the nonprofit’s 25th anniversary jubilee. The center is the first and only Smithsonian Affiliate in greater Houston. “Houston is associated with lunar exploration and our guests will be the first to trace the steps of the first voyage to the moon in this spectacular new exhibit, as well as the last voyage in our Apollo 17 capsule,” said William T. Harris, president and CEO of the science and space learning center. “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience these extraordinary space craft in the same location.” Opening just before the nonprofit celebrates its 25th anniversary on Oct. 16, the new exhibit dives into the rich history of the Apollo program. The Apollo 11 command module — the only portion of the historic spacecraft to safely return humans to Earth — will leave the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum for the first time in 46 years for the national tour. This first stop of the national tour is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for people to see both command modules -- the Apollo 11 and the Apollo 17 -- as well as an array of original Apollo-era artifacts. The nonprofit Space Center Houston is the home of the Apollo 17 command module, the last mission to land men on the moon. Completing the ultimate lunar experience, Space Center Houston’s extensive collection gives guests a close look at the largest collection of moon rocks on public display including one you can touch. It also has astronaut Pete Conrad’s moonwalking suit and the presidential podium from which John F. Kennedy delivered his speech imploring America to reach for the lunar surface. Through original Apollo 11 flown artifacts, models, videos and interactives, guests will learn about the historic journey of the Apollo 11 crew — Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin. “Destination Moon” will include an interactive 3-D tour, created from high-resolution scans of Columbia performed at the Smithsonian. The interactives will allow guests to explore the entire craft including its intricate interior, one that has been inaccessible to the public until now. The nonprofit is the first of only four museums in the country that will showcase this amazing artifact from NASA’s race to the moon. The traveling exhibition, a partnership of the National Air and Space Museum and the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES), will commemorate the 50th anniversary in 2019 of the extraordinary achievement of humanity’s first step on the moon. The SCENE has been named the official guide to the Clear Lake, Bay Area and Galveston Entertainment Districts. Look for our Convention & Visitors Bureau racks in hotels and visitors centers. Learn more @ www.theSCENEmagazine.com.
Bakkhus Taverna
Mamacita’s
Preamble
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Scout Bar
Mediterraneo
Where To EAT & DRINK
Hugh & Jeff’s
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Dickinson BBQ
Stuttgarden Tavern
T-bone Tom’s
Mainly Drinks
Topwater Grill
Kemah’s Sweet Spot
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42. Joe Lee’s Seafood Kitchen..........1108 Marina Bay Drive 44. Katie’s......................................................315 Grand Ave. 45. La Poz Cafe..........................................4622 NASA Rd. 1 46. La Brisa - Bacliff...................................... 4001 Hwy 146 47. La Brisa - League City.......... 501 Wesley Drive (@ I-45) 48. Lazy Lizard Cantina.............. 1817 Avenue K (San Leon) 49. Las Haciendas • NASA...................... 1020 NASA Rd. 1 50. Las Haciendas • I-45...................... 12933 Gulf Freeway 51. Las Haciendas • South Shore ........ 2951 Marina Bay Dr. 52. Legends Sports Grill........................6011 W Main Street 53. Lone Star Grill.......................... 3435 Hwy 146 (Bacliff)) 54. Luna’s Mexican Restaurant...... 6555 South Shore Blvd. 55. Main 101 Grill & Bar.............. 101 E. Main St. (La Porte) 56. Main Event...................................... 1125 Magnolia Ave. 57. Mainly Drinks.................. 223 W. Main Street (La Porte) 58. Malay Malay.......... 2508 Gulf Fwy S #102 (League City) 59. Mamacita’s - Clear Lake........................515 E Nasa Rd 1 60. Mamacita’s - Pasadena.............. 7325 Spencer Highway 61. Maribelle’s.................................... 3136-C NASA Road 1 62. Mario’s Italian • Seabrook...... 1304 Bayport (Hwy 146) 63. Masa Sushi Fusion.............................. 977 Nasa Road 1 64. Masa Sushi Sake Bar............................ 1804 W. FM 646 65. Masa Sushi Japanese Restaurant .. 1788 S. Friendswood Dr. 66. Mediterraneo Cafe & Pizza............ 2409 Falcon Pass Dr. 67. Mediterraneo Market & Cafe........ 18033 Upper Bay Rd. 68. Midnite Slice.............................. 1605 2nd St, Seabrook 69. Moody Gardens........................ 1 Hope Blvd (Galveston) 70. Monkey Bar.......................................... 605 6th Street C 71. Noah’s Ark Restaurant..............4438 Boulevard (Bacliff) 72. Nobi Public House............241 E NASA Pkwy, (Webster) 73. Opus Bistro........................................ 1002 Aspen Road 74. Opus Ocean Grille1510 Marina Bay Drive #124 (Watergate) 75. Palapa Bar..................................608 6th Street (Kemah) 76. Paradise Tropical Wines.. 503 Bradford Ave. B (Kemah) 77. Preamble Lounge & Craft House.... 20801 Gulf Fwy #12 78. Roger’s Bar & Grill............1271 FM 518 E (League City).. 79. Rosewater ....................................1606 Clear Lake Blvd. 80. Railean Rum...................... 341 5th Street (San Leon) 81. Saloon Door Brewing Co............... 105A Magellan Circle
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Featured Attractions 1. Space Center Houston Visit Space Center Houston, the Official Visitor center of NASA's Johnson Space Center. Applaud the accomplishments of NASA and the U.S. manned space flight program at Space Center Houston. You will relive the past achievements of the space program and witness today's history in the making. Everything you see in the facility is realistic. Space Center Houston's creators kept in close contact with NASA to ensure the most accurate experience. Each attraction is selfguided so you can spend as much time, or as little time, in each areas as desired. Most guests spend four to six hours in the Center. Discount Tickets: Discount Space Center Houston tickets available at Bay Area Houston Visitors Center. 281-474-9700.
1601 NASA Parkway • 281-244-2100
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spacecenter.org
2. MOODY GARDENS
6. BATTLESHIP TEXAS
10. ELLINGTON FIELD
14. HAAK VINEYARDS & WINERY
1 Hope Blvd. (Galveston)..800-582-4673
3523 Highway 134.......... 281-479-2431
510 Ellington Field........ 713-847-4200
6310 Avenue T. ............ 409-925-1401
3. KEMAH BOARDWALK
7. LONE STAR FLIGHT MUSEUM
11. SAN JACINTO MONUMENT
15. SOUTH SHORE HARBOUR
710 4th Street.............. 281-334-9880
2002 Terminal Dr. ...... 409-740-7722
One Monument Circle...... 281-479-2421
2500 South Shore Blvd.....281-334-1000
4. SCHLITTERBAHN
8. GALVESTON PLEASURE PIER
12. NOLAN RYAN CENTER
16. BIG LEAGUE DREAMS
2026 Lockheed............ 409-770-9283
2501 Seawall Blvd..... 1.855.789.7437
Texas 35 and Mustang.... 281-388-1134
1150 Big League Dreams...281-316-3400
5.THE LINKS AT GREEN CAYE
9. PIRATES BAY WATER PARK
13. ARMAND BAYOU NATURE CTR. 17. RAILEAN DISTILLERY
2100 Caroline St. ........ 281-337-2021
5300 East Road (Baytown).. 281-422-1150
8500 Bay Area Blvd.........281-474-2551
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26. CINEMARK 18 20915 Gulf Frwy. (Webster) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-332-0951 27. BAYBROOK MALL 500 Baybrook Mall Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-488-4620 28. MAGNOLIA GREEK GOLF COURSE 1501 Bay Area Blvd. . . . . .281-557-0555 29. BEACON LAKES GOLF CLUB 801 FM 646 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281-337-1459 30. SOUTH SHORE HARBOUR CC 4300 South Shore Harbour . . . . 281-334-0521
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“It’s going to be a self-titled EP of 5 tracks, and we plan on doing a dub version afterwards. The songs are our fans’ favorites, the ones that everyone keeps asking us to play. We have had live cuts before, but we wanted a professional copy of the music for everyone. Then you can get ready for a bunch of new material for another album after this!” Also in the band’s immediate future are more release parties for the EP at Fatty’s on March 24, as well as a show with reggae legends The Wailers in April. InDaSkies have also been invited to play at the annual South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin this month, a huge milestone in the career of any musician.
Between 4 to 7 fermented pounds of fruit are used per bottle, Michele added. “And it’s purely the fruit, there is nothing else added to it,” she said. “There are no added sugars, so it’s not sugar-sweet like you would get from a moscato. It’s just the sweetness from the fruit itself, very light and crisp. We also have sparkling wine, and we just got a smoothie machine in, so we now serve three flavors of wine smoothies,” she said. Currently in rotation to enjoy in-house are orange (comparable to dreamscicle), strawberry and white sangria, though they carry 10 different smoothie mixes. The tropical fruit wines, which currently boast more than 250 awards, are available by the glass, the bottle, and handmade gift sets in their boutique, which offers a wide variety of winerelated gifts. Guests may sample up to four complimentary types of wines, which range from Florida Sunset Pineapple, to Key Lime and even the best-selling Orange Coffee, though wine flights are also available. And the fun doesn’t stop there! Paradise Tropical Wines Kemah have already hosted several fun events, including birthday parties and even wine craft classes.
“We’re going to go out there and push the Texas reggae scene, which is growing and changing. It’s just different here. Between me and some of the local artists like Soulfiya, Louis Morales from DEM, Jon Clark from Sullivan’s Vessel, and Randy Mendoza from High Mile, we’re all trying to bring a coalition to Texas and to help bring each other up,” Serrato said. “That’s what we want. Something always brings you back to music, whether it’s reggae or not. Music helps a lot of people come together.”
“For special occasions like birthdays, guests are welcome to celebrate, and they can bring food in or we can bring in food for them as well. Also, every 6 to 8 weeks, we will do a class, always with a wine or coastal-theme, but we can also do private classes,” Michele said.
Be sure to join the Texas reggae fun and celebrate InDaSkies’ EP release at Scout Bar on March 21 at their show with Katchafire, Inna Vision and The High Mile! Tickets are $16 and the show starts at 7 p.m. Their EP will be for sale at the show and also available for download. To keep up with the band’s shows and latest news, visit their Facebook page or join The InDaSkies Tribe Facebook group! ----------------------------------------------------
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Paradise Tropical Wines Kemah is located at 503 Bradford Ave, Suite B, in Kemah. Give them a call for your next special occasion at 713-894-1714! Visit paradisetropicalwines.com for more information and upcoming events!
“The Sharks,” which will include an all-star lineup of musicians including former Eagle Don Felder, among others, for this performance, was named by Quaid’s young son.
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“My son, who was 9 at the time, he named us The Sharks — and I always say thank God he wasn’t into dinosaurs.”
HEAD INTO THE SUNSET… Hey all, before I wrap it up, I want to make a quick shout out to Rob Carroll, Godfather Emeritus of the local music scene who retired in February and will be rejoining his family overseas. I first met Rob during the IkeFest series and would hang around more during the Heads and Tails and Jackie’s Brickhouse days. He was raised in the northeast, traveled the world in the military, Rob had a personable no-nonsense style perfect for Clear Lake. Aside from his knack for bringing in quality entertainment from outside the area, he supported local live music while maintaining a business point of view, an essential symbiosis. Rob was a friend of many. All the best!
Note: Tickets for this special show go on sale Friday, March 3 at 10 a.m. Visit ScoutBar.com for more information. ----------------------------------------------------
SCOTTY’S PUB BY THE BAY: Cont. From Page 45 “We’re keeping some of the big sellers, like our pork belly tacos. But since I think duck, for example, is really under-utilized, I’m planning on several new dishes that incorporate it, including a duck confit mac ‘n’ cheese, which we’ll call ‘Quack ‘n’ Cheese,’ as well as a smoked duck breast BLT,” Sexton said, adding that other “fun new” items would also be in the works. In terms of entertainment, Scotty’s Pub will continue to have pool, poker, several flat-screen TVs (including a huge projection screen) for sports and other events, as well as live music – but now, there’s even more guests can look forward to. “With this space, we will also have a stage for music, as well a dance floor, which will be new,” Sexton said. And with St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, “It will be a huge party!” he said. Scotty’s Pub by the Bay is now located at 3202 Marina Bay Drive in Kemah (next to the boat slips). Visit www.scottyspubhouston.com for the latest updates, events, and specials, and head over to check out their fun new location!
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IT’S A WRAP - March Madness is upon us, so may your brackets keep you in to the final game. Pitchers and catchers have reported to the Grapefruit League, and I’m actually looking forward to a great season this year. I read an article where they want to use Texas for qualifying self-driving car technology. Frankly, I’d be afraid and would prefer hanging out at one of the many fine places we have here. Spring break is coming and when your friends and family come in for the week, be ready and have a copy of The SCENE ready to go. I’m sure they’ll want to hit the ground running. Thanks everybody for taking time to share your stories and being a part. It’s time for folks to get the spring-cleaning chores out of the way, and when you do, the SCENE will be ready. See you out there!
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L TO R: Open Mic @ Cock-eyed • Danny Kristensen @ Alan’s Swamp Shack • Punkstar Full Throttle @ Scout Bar • Robert Greaney @ Railean Distillery
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Before going further, I need to make a quick shout out to the awesome staff at Katie’s: Ever friendly, crisp, and never keeping you waiting, these folks are amongst the best in town. Holding down the groove on bass is DC Olson & Urban Urbano on drums. Included in the line up is Vicor DiValentino as their “behind the scenes” guy. Interesting about this five-piece group is that they carry three strong 6-string guitarist (Scott Mayo, Sam Massey & Adam Johnson) each capable of headlining their own band, affording really nifty backand-forth lead moments and powerful in-unison phrases. Aside from their musical touch and ability to get patrons onto the dance floor is their friendly stage presence, sharing conversation with the audience, most of whom have never seen this band before. The more, the mightier: Smokehouse Guitar Army. VALENTINE’S DAY - Scored a good one this year as we joined up with the merry flock of Parrot Heads at Railean Distillery and Buccaneer Bar for this year’s Valentine’s Dance. Kelly Railean and the great folks at the Buccaneer Bar are simply fantastic when it comes to hospitality, service and fun. On stage this evening was Robert Greaney with his tone monster combination of a classic Gibson 137 playing into a Fender Deluxe Reverb. Something that evening was unique about Robert’s playing that evening as the verse, chorus and jam flowed along with an underlying tempo
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that was comfortably natural – not your typical beat machine/looper rig. When I asked him about this, he explained how he actually performed and recorded all of the backing instrument parts (drums, bass, pad, etc.) that was loaded into the sequencer. He knew the song so well, it let him never play a song the same way twice. *This* is over the top… Recording skills aside, we were very impressed with Greaney’s playing skills, laying out technically skilled runs with an ease that made you wonder if Don Felder or Steuart Smith was in the room. Railean Buccaneer Bar for Valentine’s Day. We might need to make this a tradition! HAPPY 43RD BIRTHDAY - Goes out to T-Bone Tom’s. This place will likely become a State Historical Site someday, but until then, I spent this special birthday evening along with a patio full of diners enjoying the Snowbird Season weather and Wood & Wind on the stage. It’s coming up to the 10-year mark since I first crossed paths with Bobbie and Steve Revak, and I still find it remarkable how they connect and win over first-time listeners with their eclectic adaptation of classic covers. I was watching an audience listener shout out a request for Allman Brothers, and got practically an entire set. Speaking of Allman Brothers, I’ve only heard two local bands who were convincingly able to pull off Whipping Post – and Wood & Wind is one of them. Steve was experimenting with a monopole tower of sound which did a very nice job projecting throughout the entire patio clearly yet at a comfortable db level for pleasant intelligent conversations. I think he’s onto something here. Needing to decompress from a crazy day at the office? Come enjoy a dinner at T-Bone Tom’s and hang around the evening for the music. Your soul will thank you. Happy Birthday! - Continued on Page 32
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L TO R: LC Roots @ Krewe Du Lac Royal Ball • Starset @ Scout Bar • Shadow Council @ Scout Bar • Sofa Kingz @ Cabo
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Preston and I replaced original founding band members Barry La Chance and Larry Pearl who began playing at the Jalapeño Tree in 1976. We were a house band at Gallaghers’ Steak House in from 1979 to 1989. Mike Greco joined us on keyboards from 1981 to 1991. Buddy Brown played drums from 1976 until moving out of state. We are fortunate to have played many private parties, weddings and other venues over the years. We are still having fun!!” HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KHRIS!!! - In February, Khris Harding had a birthday and in proper fashion, celebrating while broadcasting live to an international audience during the Punkstar Full Throttle
LAISSEZ LES BONS TEMPS ROULEZ - Mardi Gras this year will be in the books when you read this. Hope you were able to partake of the festivities. We were able to cover a few events ourselves in February, the annual Kemah Parade and Mardi Party at T-Bones where we got our Zydeco fix with Zydeco Revolution, and the Krewe du Lac Royal Ball where I got to catch LC Roots for the very first time. The annual Kemah Mardi Gras Parade over the years has been a community and got hoodwinked moving up a week earlier thanks to the Superbowl coming to Houston. Nonetheless, I’ve no doubt parade planners will huddle and be back stronger next year. The Royal Ball was a full-house event at The Aquarium this year and with the Yachty Gras happening, Kemah was packed. LC Roots was a delightful musical treat playing an easy listening set during dinner before lighting things up after the Royal Court presentations. Local lore tells of the days these guys were the house band at Gallagher's and the Jalapeño Tree, back when the neighborhoods were young. They’ve recorded only one album in their early days, a 45rpm, which provides proof that fun party bands can get by without recording. My favorites of the night from the first set was their spine-tingling rendition of Seven Bridges Road and their entire second set of nonstop good oldfashioned vintage rock 'n' roll party music. I got the chance to catch up with frontman Faron Daigle, “We currently work as a trio with original bass player, Randy Wills, Preston De Meritt on guitar, steel, banjo and vocals and myself.
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Show live from Scout Bar. What a doozie! An impressive turnout filled the house that evening including Sui Gordon of Second Chance Productions, Reach Down Radio, and musical guests Shadow Council (an impressive sounding local band from San Leon) and Orr (who is currently recording with Chris Loper at Rock Room Studio. For those of you needing something to do on a Wednesday, you may want to check this action out - There’s something about bands taking it up a level and sounding great when they’re playing for a live worldwide audience. - Continued on Page 33
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L TO R: LC Roots @ Krewe Du Lac Royal Ball • Starset @ Scout Bar • Epicurean Evening @ Space Center Houston • Starset @ Scout Bar
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Tonight was a relaxing setting as the musicians were testing out their new arrangements and originals on the live stage. Heads up: The 9th Annual ’60s Hippie Party with Hourglass is coming up on April 1, an event that’s always a great time. Mark your calendar! PATIO SEASON - Is here and we caught Danny Kristensen at Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack where the aroma of cayenne hangs in the Kemah breeze, where one can find themselves neck deep in crawfish, and 5 pounds per couple is the usual starting order. Kristensen was doing well flying solo this evening, running through an assortment of Beatles, Bread, Glen Campbell, Byrds, Pink Floyd, and Modern English. One of my favorite shows is when he is with his full band rocking the dinner crowd with Boardwalk fireworks going off over the harbor. Those days lie ahead and frankly dinner at the Swamp Shack with Kristensen serenading on the stage suits well, too.
Competition amongst this season’s weekly winners was very heated at this year’s Super Bowl half time event. While preparing for the event, we partook of a new drink on the menu called "Hurricane Ike" – a subject the good folks at T-Bone’s know a thing or two about. This beverage is a mini bucket full of rums and fruits coming across as a punch with plenty of wallop. Two things missing at this year’s Super Bowl were the beloved Clydesdales commercials and the Bud Light Gals. However, Matt Lorfing, representative from Karbach, was on-site offering drink specials throughout the evening. Matt passed along that Karbach is pretty much being left alone to do what they’ve always done – a much different treatment than when the King of Beer went Belgium/Brazilian. I’m keeping my fingers crossed. My final Super Bowl thoughts? Bill Belichick pulled off an incredible Crazy Ivan on the Falcons, much like he pulled on the Texans. 18 STRINGS - Whenever I’m asked by out-of-towners where’s a good local place for blues and rock & roll, I’ve never failed by suggesting Katie’s to the asker. Taking a dose of my own medicine in February, I stopped in and checked out Smokehouse Guitar Army and easily scored a great show along with the entire house. This five-piece band from San Antonio is a proud member of the San Antonio Blues Society, The New Braunfels Blues Society and The Houston Blues Society – Blues to the bone.
FLICKERBALL V Congrats to Chuck Grassau for a repeat winning performance at the 5th Annual Flickerball Championship at TBone Tom’s.
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L TO R: Starset @ Scout Bar • Wood & Wind @ T-bone Tom’s • Sofa Kingz @ Cabo • Epicurean Evening @ Space Center Houston
LOOSE NOTES: Continued From Page 47 The surprise of the evening was catching local Chef Colin Jackson who has joined up with Executive Chef Jade Brown, a multi-year high-end Epicurean award winner. I’ve had the good fortune of enjoying Jackson’s creations over the years and have no doubt the team of Jackson with Brown will be a duo over at the Hilton to put on your watchlist. Newcomers to the SCENE this year did an OUTSTANDING job and choosing Rookie of the Year honors is difficult. Water’s Edge drew the honors of hosting the wine table and served an incredible number throughout the evening. Stuttgarden Tavern did a great job letting locals know of their new location in the Kemah Lighthouse District. Last month, I dropped by Preamble Lounge and Craft House for the first time and was blown away with the beverage experience. This month, I was blown away further seeing Joshua Jones and his staff’s approach gourmet appetizers every bit as impressively as their beverage experience. With a great representation of older established and new up and coming eateries we’ve got on The SCENE, it’s clear that we’ve got it good. Check them out! OVER THE TOP - Epicurean Evening wrapped up at a decent hour, so the boss and I went to check out the Starset show with Gemini Syndrome happening at Scout Bar and the release of their new album, Vessels. Reports that fans were forming a line for 6 hours before the show was a great sign that the place would be packed. It was! And getting an angle was tough. This was my first time to see this band and not exactly sure what to think. Let me try. In every band’s career comes a point where it is either time to throw it in or to go all the way for pop perfection. From what I saw, Starset opted to go WAY FAR ALL THE WAY. The first clue I had that this was going to be a cool show was seeing bass guitarist Ron
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DeChant on the entrance ramp in a spacesuit outfit that was fresh and ready for action compared to the museum garments I saw earlier that evening at Space Center Houston. The second clue I got was when his spacesuit jetpack fired off full thrusters on the intro. Wow!!! According to the band’s website, they describe their genre as “Cinematic Rock” – a style I had not heard of. According to me, this band is well schooled on the art of making music, motion pictures, special effects and costumes from Columbus, Ohio. Frontman, Dustin Bates, had a vocal style and down-to-earth stage demeanor, reminding me of the Gallagher brothers (Oasis), yet the show was anything but down-to-earth, though he did end every song with a humble “Thank you!” Joining DeChant in full spacesuit garb was lead guitarist Brock Richards and drummer Adam Gilbert with all three performing in closed-in sonic confines yielding a uniquely rare sound, similar to the vocals in Three Dog Night’s “Liar.” Very well done… From my position, I was able to get a good look at traveling tour members Jonathan Kampfe and Siobhan Cronin, providing pads and accents on cello and violin, taking the show into the cosmic zone. All in all, I’m still not sure how to describe this show, but do give it a coveted “over the top” mention for the month. OPEN MIC - After the Star-set show, I was clearly in need of getting my head together so I stopped in to one of my favorite neighborhood bars, the Cockeyed Seagull. Angie Emerson was running the Open Mic that night as she does every Thursday at the Seagull and each Tuesday at Easy Street Lounge. - Continued on Page 35
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Paradise Tropical Wines Kemah introduces tropical fruit wine to Texas By Sarah Piña It’s one of those hot days in Kemah, and a cool, refreshing drink is in order. Wine normally sounds great, but a glass of Merlot or Cabernet, while delicious, isn’t exactly the thing that will hit the spot, though. Fortunately, Paradise Tropical Wines Kemah has several solutions to quench your thirst and your palette—both new to the area, and exclusive to Texas. Tropical fruit wine may be a product new to many, but just one taste is enough to make someone wonder why they haven’t heard of it before! Michele and Salvador Cisneros opened Paradise Tropical Wines Kemah last fall. After a business trip to Arkansas, and a visit to St. Petersburg, Florida (the origin of the wines), the husband and wife team were convinced they had to bring these wines back to Texas. Salvador wasn’t even a wine drinker previous to the trips; but he, like many others who have now tried their tropical fruit wines, finally found a wine that suited his palette. “I didn’t drink wine before. But just one sample completely changed my mind about what wine could be,” he said, true to their motto of “Finally! Wines That Taste Good!”
And the rest, as they say, is history. The tasting room, complete with a seating area, boutique, and a “Jimmy Buffet, Margaritaville kind of feel” opened Labor Day weekend 2016, and currently offers more t han 30 kinds of pure fruit wines, including 10 sparkling wines, and even wine smoothies! “It’s very natural. We are a non-traditional wine made strictly from the fruit fermented to make the wine,” Salvador said. “We have everything from dry to sweet, to semi-sweet and dark, depending on the fruit. It’s a great quality crisp wine, with no added sulfites. Since it’s not made from grapes, there are no tannins, and they are also gluten-free. Depending on your palette and what fruit you like, that’s the wine you’ll like,” he said. - Continued on Page 32
Paradise Tropical Wines Premium Tropical Fruit Wine Take a stroll by the water & having a glass of wine. Locals and visitors alike love our wine, sparkling wines, and smoothies, as well as the unique gifts the boutique has to offer. We appreciate the opportunity to share our tropical escape experience with you and look forward to having you visit us.
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All of our premium specialty wines are made from 100% pure Florida Citrus Juice. Our Gold Medal citrus and berry wines remain unequaled and unduplicated. We are retailers of a unique, culturally significant Florida fine wine and premium wine products. There are currently 43 different varieties of wine. All of our premium specialty tropical, berry and citrus wines are made 100% from the juice indicated on the label.
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THE LIST: Houston Area Breweries
Karbach Brewing 2032 Karbach Street Houston, TX 77092 Buffalo Bayou Brewing 5301 Nolda St. Houston, TX 77007
8th Wonder Brewery 2202 Dallas St,. Houston, TX 77003
Texian Brewing 1125 FM 359 Richmond, Texas 77406
City Acre Brewing 3418 Topping St Houston, TX 77093 Running Walker Beer 3421 FM 359 Richmond, Texas
Phoenix on Westheimer 1915 Westheimer Rd. Houston, TX 77098
Moontower Inn 3004 Canal St, Houston, TX 77003
Copperhead Brewery 822 N Frazier St Conroe, TX 77304
Cycler's Brewing 17105 Osburn Rd Montgomery, TX 77356
Brash Brewing 10 W Crosstimbers Rd, Houston, TX 77018
NEW Sigma Brewing Co. 3118 Harrisburg Blvd Houston, TX 77003
Whole Foods Market Brewing 1700 Post Oak Blvd. Houston, TX 77056
Huff Brewing Co. 9807 Koehn Rd. Bellville, TX 77418
No Label Brewing 5351-A 1st Street Katy, TX 77493
Brigadoon Brewery & Brew School 21778 FM 1774, Plantersville, TX 77363
SpindleTap Brewery 10622 Hirsch Rd Houston, TX 77016
NEW Under The Radar Brewery 1506 Truxillo St. Houston, TX 77004
Saint Arnold Brewing 2000 Lyons Ave. Houston, TX 77020
Lone Pint 507 Commerce Street Magnolia, TX 77355
Town in City Brewing 1125 West Cavalcade Houston, TX 77009 Back Pew Brewing 26452 Sorters-McLellan Rd Porter, TX Holler Brewing Company NEW 2206 Edwards St. Houston, TX 77007
Southern Star Brewing 1207 N FM 3083 Conroe, TX 77303
Brazos Valley Brewing 201 W. First St. Brenham, Texas 77833
New Republic Brewing 11405 N. Dowling Rd., College Station, TX 77845
Blackwater Draw Brewing Company
NEW Platypus Brewing 1992 Washington Ave. Houston, TX 77007
Eureka Heights Brewing NEW 941 W 18th Street Houston, TX 77008
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B52 Brewing 12470 Milroy Ln, Conroe, TX 77304
Brewpub: 303 Boyett St, College Station, TX 77840 Taproom: 701 N Main St Bryan, TX
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UPCOMING TEXAS CRAFT BEER FESTIVALS
Tater Tots & Beer Fest March 11, 2017 Gateway Pk, F.Worth, TX March 25, 2017 Palm Park, Austin, TX
Lunar Rendezbrew 24 April 29, 2017 Bay Area Com Ctr 5002 NASA Road 1, Seabrook, TX
St. Patrick’s Beer Fest March 17 (St. Patty’s Day) Stuttgarden Tavern’s Beer Garden & Event Center Texas City, TX
Tunes, Tails & Ales Murphy’s 1st Annual Craft Beer Festival April 29, 2017 Murphy Central Park Murphy, TX
Big Texas Beer Fest March 31-April 1, 2017 Fair Park Auto Building Dallas, TX
Wild West Brew Fest May 6, 2017 Katy Mills Mall • Katy, TX
Beyond the Pints Craft Beer & Music Fest May 13, 2017 Town Green Park, Woodland, TX
Big Texas Beer Fest May 20, 2017 NRG Center @ NRG Park Houston, TX
Best Little Brew Fest In Texas June 17, 2017 Old Town Lewisville, TX
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Where: 1300 E. Broadway St., Pearland (This location only) What: $2.50 Dom. Bottles, $4.50 Croc-a-Ritas, $4 House Wines, $4 Bloody Marys, $3.50 Wells, Select $5 Appetizers -------------------------
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Where: 10943 Scarsdale Blvd. When: Everyday 4-8pm What: $2.50 Domestic Beer & Well Drinks. $3 Wines. Fireball always $4. Ask about daily specials.
Masa Sushi Friendswood (3)
Where: 1788 S. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood
Where: 4438 Boulevard What & When: Mon.-Thurs. All Day $3 Wells, $2 Drafts,
When & What: Tues. 5 pm $2 select 12-oz. bottle beer & 1/2 price Nigiri Sushi; Thurs. 5pm $2 select wine & discount on snacks.
Sat 7a-4p & Sun All Day $3 Bloody Marys, Mimosas or Screwdrivers
Masa Sake Bar (2)
Mon.-Thurs.:1/2-Price Well Drinks While Raining at Noah's!
When & What: 4-8 p.m. Monday – Saturday and when it rains. Select craft cocktails for $5 & $7 including Old Fashioned, Moscow Mule, Bees Knees, Ramos Gin Fizz, Dark N Stormy, Champagne Cocktail, Tippling Mule, French 75, Mint Julep & many more. -------------------------
Where: 1804 W. FM 646 #R, Dickinson, TX 77539
When & What: Tuesday & Wednesday 3:30 p.m. – close: $1 Sake; Thursday: Ladies Night with $1 Sake Bomb & $1 Margaritas
Parrots Nest Happy Hour: Mon.Thurs. 3-6 p.m. 2 for 1 Appetizers. ------------------------
Masa Sushi Fusion (1)
Where: 977 NASA Pkwy, Houston
South Shore Location
Where: 3202 Marina Bay Dr F When: Everyday 4-8pm What: $2.50 Domestic Beer & Well Drinks. $3 Wines. Fireball always $4. Ask about daily specials. -------------------------Where: 901 Nasa Pkwy. When: Mon.-Fri. 11am-7pm; Sat. & Sun., 11am6pm What: $2.75 Domestic Beer; $3.50 Wells, $3.50 Import Beer + more specials! --------------------------
Where: 20801 Gulf Frwy, Webster
What & When: Tuesday: $5 Appetizers & $3 Sake Cocktail; Thursday Ladies Night: Ladies get 1 glass of wine on the house.
Where: 4650 E NASA Pkwy, Seabrook
When & What: Mon.-Fri. 3-7 pm & All Day Wednesday; All “Seductive 7” Cocktails $5, Dom. Bottles $2.50, Import Bottles $3.50 (Except Ballast Point), Under the Volcano Shots $4 + Select food discounts
Where: 605A 6th Street, Kemah When: Mon.-Fri., 11am to 7pm What: $4.50 Premium Wells $4.50 Wine By The Glass $4 All Drafts (13 taps) ------------------------
Where: 600 6th Street, Kemah When: Mon-Fri, Noon to 7pm What: $4.75 Premium Wells, $2.75 Longnecks, $3.75 Fireballs -----------------------Where: 3435 Hwy 146 • Bacliff When: Mon.-Fri. 11am-7pm What: $3 House ’Ritas; $4 Flavored House ’Ritas; $2.75 Dom Bottle Beer; $3.25 Import/Premium Bottle Beer; $3.50 Well Drinks (single liquor); $4 Wine, Free Chips & Salsa Upon Request!
Where: 6555 South Shore Blvd. When: Mon.-Fri. 11am - 7pm & Sat. 11am - 6 pm What: Drink Specials
Prices/specials in the SCENE Happy Hour Guide are subject to change.
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FEATURED BARTENDER:
SARAH Where: 605 6th St., Suite C, Kemah When: Mon.-Fri. Noon to 7pm What: $3.50 Wells, $2.50 Dom. Pints --------------------------
Where: 650 FM 517 (Dickinson) When: Monday - Friday 3-6pm What: $1.99 Domestic Draft Pints; $2.99 Premium Draft Pints; $2.99 House Wine & Appetizers --------------------------
Where: 315 Grand Ave., Bacliff When: Mon-Fri 11am-7pm What: Drink specials + Mon: $3.25 Well Ritas, Tues: $3.50 Crown Apple, Wed: $3.50 American Honey
On Demand CO2 Delivery
Direct
713-472-9368 Cylinder Solution Services
How long have you been a bartender + How long at VOLCANO ROOM? I've have been a bartender on and off for 4 years. Here for the last 7 months. What do you love about working at VOLCANO? The ability to creative craft cocktails! It’s exciting being able to create drinks from fresh ingredients and different spirits. YOUR favorite day of the week to work at VOLCANO & why? Throwback Thursdays and Mondays! On Thursdays, our DJ plays ’80s, ’90s and old school classics. On Mondays, it’s Mac & Cheese Mondays – and who doesn't love mac & cheese?! Plus there’s free play on arcade games with a drink purchase. I'm always up to challenge someone to my high score with a game of Galaga. Top 3 drinks & food you recommend to customers at VOLCANO? The Volcano Old Fashion is my number one favorite. It's a different twist on an original old fashion. I like to recommend Rye Whiskey also: Demerara rum, and our house made turbinabo syrup. You can’t go wrong! Our Painkiller and the Cucumber Mule would follow up right behind. The Volcano Dip is hands down AMAZING! It’s guacamole with a twist. It has crumbled goat cheese and toasted Texas pecans in it. Do you have a Signature drink? My signature drink is my Bloody Mary! Also known as my tomato soup! It's delicious at anytime of the day.
The solution for all your CYLINDER needs! We can REfill, REvalve & REtest your Oxygen, Helium, Acetylene, Nitrogen, Argon & CO2 tanks.
Are there any new drinks you're excited about ? Yes! We are going to add more new drinks out for the spring/summer sea-
Volcano Room 4650 NASA Pkwy, Seabrook 281-549-4080 son. I can't wait! Refreshing is just a clue to what’s coming. What do you do when not at work? When I'm not a work I'm a mom. It's an amazing feeling being able to come home to my daughter, she'll always make a long day at work so much better! The most rewarding part of your job? Being able to make a drink for a customer off of their taste palette. It's more like a challenge to me. Getting it right is what makes it satisfying. 4 words that describe you: Clever, opinionated, ambitious and fun! Favorite thing about the Bay Area? Paddle boarding. It's getting to be right around the time the water is perfect!
CARLOS @ Cylinder Solution Services Office: 713-496-2561 Cell: 713-472-9368
All information is believed to be true and accurate as of press time, but prices and specials are subject to change.
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Everyone’s Irish For A Day!
ST. PATRICK’S DAY BEERFEST Stuttgarden Tavern to unveil Texas’ largest, indoor, air-conditioned Beer Garden for massive Galveston County St. Patrick’s Day Event The fastest-growing nightlife brand in Galveston County isn’t slowing down as the team behind the popular Stuttgarden Tavern portfolio of venues are putting the final touches on converting the former Mall of the Mainland Food Court into a one-of-a-kind indoor beer garden and festival space in time for celebrating its grand opening with a Texas-sized St. Patrick’s Day Beer Fest on Friday, March 17. This inaugural family-friendly event will feature all the ingredients necessary for a proper St. Patrick’s Day event including food, beer, dancing, beer, live music and even more beer. Many of the area’s most popular breweries will be on hand and competing for the “Best of Fest Award,” which will be awarded at the end of the event based on festival-attendee vote. One of the first breweries to commit to the event was Galactic Coast Brewing. “Galveston County’s oldest brewery wouldn’t miss Galveston County’s largest St. Patrick’s Day event,” explained Galactic Coast Brewing co-founder Mike Taylor. “We look forward to participating in many of the upcoming events and festivals planned for this impressive event facility.”
Texas Breweries Attending
Unlike at many beer festivals, there is plenty of parking, nearby lodging and the entire event will be held indoors with air-conditioning and plenty of permanent restrooms -- no port-a-potties at this beer festival. Tickets will be $30 at door and $25 in advance through March 15. Pre-sale tickets can be purchased at Stuttgarden Texas City. The ticket price will include a punch card that will allow guests to sample beers from all the breweries. Who is ready to get their Irish on?
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Scotty’s Pub by the Bay Has Moved! WHAT’S NEW! By Sarah Piña This month Scotty’s Pub by the Bay will be serving up their handpicked craft beer and delicious, creative food made in-house that Scotty’s customers have come to love since they first opened in 2011 – but now, in a new location, with some great new additions! Scotty’s Pub by the Bay is now located at the end of the same strip on Marina Bay Drive that they have called home since last June. The move means a larger space for the pub, complete with a beautiful patio and outdoor bar, which features a stunning fire and water fountain. Scott Sexton, Jr., owner and manager of the pub along with his father, Scott Sexton, Sr., and longtime family friend Quinton Turner, teaches culinary arts at a local college, which furthermore translates into upcoming innovative eats at the new Scotty’s location. - Continued on Page 32
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UPCOMING LIVE MUSIC: Fri. 3/3..Courageous Band Sat. 3/4.......... Big Tip Tod Fri. 3/10........ Silverwings Sat. 3/11......Phaze Down Sat. 3/18.Pookie Marceaux Sat. 3/25....Adrian’s Fault Fri. 3/31.. Randy Marshall PEARLAND
Crawfish at Market Price | Current is $5.99/lb or 5 lbs for $25
HAPPY HOUR $2.50 Dom. Bottles $4.50 Croc-a-Ritas $4.00 House Wines $4.00 Bloody Marys SELECT $3.50 Wells $5 APPS
MON: $3.50 Wells TUES: All Day Happy Hour Wine WED: $4 house wines & 1/2 off bottles THURS: $4.50 Draft (Bottoms Up Draft System) FRI: $5 Jim, Jack, Crown, Crown Apple SAT: $3 SnoCones, $4 Fireball, Starphuckers SUN: $3 Bloody Marys & Pink Floyds (sig. drink)
DAILY DRINK SPECIALS
PEARLAND LOCATION ONLY
1300 E. Broadway St. (FM 518), Pearland, TX 77581 281-993-8385 • www.floydspearland.com
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Loose Notes by Andy Eng
Super Bowl and Mardi Gras have come and gone. Groundhog Day this year was partly cloudy, so whatever the verdict, we’re bound to have great weather for awhile as Crawfish, Patio and Snow Bird season is upon us. I hope the month of February was a good one for you, but before I get ahead, let’s run down some of what all went down on The SCENE!
EPICUREAN EVENING - Aerospace has gone through quite a change over the past decade and Space Center Houston has too with the new shuttle trainer exhibit and futuristic presentations of exploration to Mars. This year’s Epicurean Evening reflected this change in kind with our CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Smokehouse Guitar Army @ Katie’s Bar; Open long-time favorites along with several new eateries that have Mic Night @ Cock-eyed Seagull; Starset @ Scout Bar; Epicurean Evening @ Space Center Houston; Smokehouse Guitar Army @ Katie’s Bar. recently arrived on the SCENE. Mamacita’s was in fine form, providing a large spread along with traditional mariachi music to serenade the local diners within the humongous Space Center Houston reverb cavern. Joe and Alma Gonzalez were both there and looking better than ever. Crazy Alan’s Swamp Shack also provided live music (of the Cajun flavor) going along well with one of the finer gumbo offerings of the evening. It was great seeing Bakkhus Taverna Greek Restaurant & Bar back at the huge event and eyeballing the long line they had, many were glad to see them back. Opus Bistro did something new to go along with their ever-popular beef loin, bringing along their new sister eatery, Opus Ocean Grill, to the event. One of my favorite places for pizza is Midnight Slice in Old Seabrook. The past year, they added a HUGE pizza oven allowing them to expand their menu with some really outstanding eats and a capacity to cook up bodacious quantities, ample for an Epicurean Evening, baseball teams, parties and the like – A great place for late night pizza fix. - Continued on Page 36
THE SCENE MAGAZINE • EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE OF THE CLEAR LAKE / GALVESTON LIVE MUSIC SCENE
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
SEPT. 29 - OCT. 1, 2017
Inaugural three-day event featuring songwriters from across Texas and the United States, including multiple national headliners. Multiple locations across the Kemah/Seabrook area. Most shows will be free to the public and will feature a trio of songwriters performing "In The Round." The festival will be capped by a pair of "Headliner" performances featuring nationally known acts. Visit galvestonbaysongwriters.com to learn more.
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Texas Reggae Favorites InDaSkies Release First EP By Sarah Piña By now, the name InDaSkies is familiar to many as a staple on the local music scene for the past five years. The group of friends, who began playing for fun in a garage back in 2012, continue to grow in popularity with their distinct brand of experimental reggae.
UFO / Saxon Thurs., March 9
The current lineup of Joe Serrato (guitar/vocals), Steve McDonald (drums), Mike Heilman (EFX/bass on keys), Kristen Heilman (keys/vocals) and Derrick Rosette (saxophone), have continued to witness an expanding fan base with their self-described “loco music,” which derives influence from several genres of music.
SCOUT BAR
“I have a hip hop background, and back in the day when I was growing up, I used to rap on two turn UPCOMING SHOWS tables and a microphone. I’d release little mix tapes, and it went all over Dickinson,” Serrato laughed. “And Steve for example has a ska background. He used to play in a skapunk band in Missouri, and once opened for Reel Big Fish,” Tuesday, March 21 he added.
@ Scout Bar (Webster) EP Release Show with Katchafire, Innavision The High Mile
Friday, March 24 @ Fatty’s (Seabrook) Friday Reggae Party with Formative Fire Saltwater Slide
These influences, plus the mission of the band to bring people together, ultimately determined their musical direction that continues to grow and develop.
Blaggards Fri., March 10 T-BONE TOM’S
“We wanted to spread unity with the music, and so we asked ourselves, ‘How can we do that?’ Reggae music is like that, so we decided to vibe that out and see what happens. Eventually what it turned into is really experimental, alternative music with a lot of reggae influence,” Serrato said. And that unique style has proven to be a success—InDaSkies will officially release their first EP at Scout Bar on March 21.
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Dennis Quaid & The Sharks: Tuesday, May 16 @ Scout Bar
Wayne Toups Sat., March 25 KEMAH CRAWFISH FEST
Tickets On Sale: Friday, March 3 @ 10 am Actor and Houston-native Dennis Quaid will visit Clear Lake with his band “The Sharks” for a special May 16 performance at Scout Bar. Although better known as an actor, Quaid has been performing with his band since 2000. “The audiences have a blast, which is all we want,” Quaid, who is lead singer and plays rythm guitar explained. “I make a complete and utter fool of myself. I think that's the only way to have fun onstage, instead of trying to pretend to be cool and all the rest of that stuff."
John 5 Sat., March 25
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NIGHTLY SPECIALS (7pm-midnight)
Monkey Monday $3.50 Wells • $2.50 Dom Pints
Texas Tuesday $1 off Texas Craft Pints $1 off Texas Liquors
Whiskey Wednesday $1 OFF: Crown Royal, Jameson & Import Bottles
Thirsty Thursday $1 off Big Ass Beers • $4.50 Fireball $4.50 Jager
WACKY WEEKENDS $16 Domestic Buckets $5 Vegas Blasters
pecials s k n i r D on ’s Day y t t a P St.
605 6TH STREET • KEMAH
Happy Hour
Monday-Friday (Noon-7pm) $3.50 Wells $2.50 Domestic Pints
Sunday Fun-day (ALL DAY!) $5 Bloody Marys $4 Micheladas • $2.75 Lonestar $4.50 Mind Erasers $4.50 Zipperheads
THE COOLEST CAR WASH, BAR & GRILL ON THE PLANET! ST. PATRICK’S DAY BASH WITH ROXX KRAVENN & VICTIM
$2.99/LB CRAWFISH TUESDAYS HALF-PRICE NIGHT! Applies to all food & drinks! (6pm-12am)
WEDNESDAYS DOLLAR PINT NIGHT! $1: all domestic draft pints, including craft beer (6pm-12am)
EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY LIVE MUSIC UFC with NO COVER
1232 W. FM 646 • LEAGUE CITY • 281-614-1812 www.carwashandgrill.com
Present The 7th Annual
Fri., March 24 .. Noon to 10pm (Free Admission from Noon to 3pm)
Sat., March 25 ..11am to 10pm Sun., March 26.... Noon to 7pm Also KEYUN & THE ZYDECO MASTERS
T-BROUSSARD & THE ZYDECO STEPPERS • LIL PORTER & THE ZYDECO HUSTLERS JERROD STERRETT & THE HIRED GUNS • MARCUS ARDOIN & THE ZYDECO LEGENDZS
Fresh Crawfish, Live Music, Festival Food, Beverages, Fun and Lots Of Sun!
Palapa Bar Hours: Mon. - Fri. 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday & Sunday Noon to 2 a.m. Club Open: Fri. & Sat. 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
MARCH 17TH
ST. PATRICK’S DAY HOT SPOT
NEW MENU COMING SOON!
* Drink Specials & Bagpipers * SUNDAYS NEW DAY!
1st Wednesdays
10pm Wed. April 5 & May 3
DRINK SPECIALS & GUEST DJS SPINNING ALL NIGHT
TACO TUESDAY $3 REG TACOS $4 SEAFOOD $3 FIREBALLS $2 DOM. BOTTLES
STARTS SUNDAY, MARCH 5TH @ NOON (UNTIL THEY RUN OUT)
WEEKEND MUSIC:
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS 10pm: DJ Khaos Upstairs & SBMT Downstairs $18 Filet $15 Rib-Eye $14 Ahi Tuna Steak $21 Stuffed Filet $4 Rebecca Creek $4 Absolut $4 Crown
SATURDAY LIVE MUSIC SAT., MARCH 4...... SBMT TAKEOVER @9PM SAT., MARCH 11..............SOFA KINGZ @9PM SAT., MARCH 18................ DJ KHAOS @9PM SAT., MARCH 25.................. FAL SKYE@9PM SAT., APRIL 1..............BEGGARS INC.@9PM
SUNDAYS (DOWNSTAIRS OPENS) CHRIS HARDY & MATT CASH 3-7PM DOWNSTAIRS • WEATHER PERMITTING
NOW OPEN in Kemah’s Toucan Alley 52 DRAFT BEER TAPS
609 Bradford Ave. #203. Kemah, TX 77565 • 281-339-7826 HOURS: 11 am to 2 am (Kitchen til 1am)
KEMAH EVENTS Fri, Mar. 3, 9pm......Nervous Rex Duo (Live Music) Tues, Mar. 7, 7 pm......Pint Nite: Bell’s Brewery Fri, Mar. 10, 9 pm.... Jeremy Kitchen (Live Music) Tues, Mar. 14, 7 pm..Speed Dating..Show up Single Tues, Mar. 14, 7 pm.. Pint Nite: Texian Brewery Thurs , Mar. 16, 7 pm....Pint Nite: Saint Arnold Fri, Mar. 17, 9 pm.. Shaun Michael (Live Music) Tues, Mar. 21, 7 pm........ Pint Nite: Back Pew Fri., Mar. 24, 9 pm...... Night Wave (Live Music) Monday: Live Buzztime Poker @ 8 pm Tues, Mar. 28, 7 pm Pint Nite - Cown Shoes Tuesday: Live Buzztime Trivia @ 8 pm Fri., Mar. 31, 9 pm..Jeremy Kilgore (Live Music) Wednesday: Dart Tournament @ 8 pm
Weekly Specials • Kemah & Texas City (All run from 7pm to 11pm outside of Tuesday and Sunday Brunch)
Sunday Brunch: 10 am to 2 pm - $4 Bloody Mary’s, $3 Mimosas Sunday Night: $4 Half Liter Stein Night Monday Night: Any Brat & Any Brew - $12 Tuesday All Day: $7 Traditional Burger Wednesday Night: 14oz Ribeye Steak $14 & $10 off Premium Wine Bottles Thursday Night: $8 Jaeger Pork Schnitzel & $6 Craft Beer Flights 30 DRAFT BEER TAPS
10000 Emmett F. Lowry Expy.#1346; Texas City, TX 77591 409-316-9409 (Next to Cinema 12, Mall of the Mainland) HOURS: 11 am to 2 am (Kitchen til 1am)
Monday: Dart Tournament @ 8 pm Tuesday: Live Buzztime Poker Tourn. @ 8 pm TEXAS CITY EVENTS Wednesday: Live Buzztime Trivia @ 8 pm Thurs, Mar. 2, 7 pm...... Pint Nite: Lone Pint Fri: DC Karaoke @ 9 pm Fri, Mar. 3, 9 pm........................ DC Karaoke Sat, Mar. 4, 9 pm..4 Barrel Ramblers (Live Music) Fri, Mar. 17, 5 pm......ST. PATRICK’S BEER FEST Thurs, Mar. 9, 7 pm.. Pint Nite: Shiner Bock Sat, Mar. 18, 9 pm Smith & Turner (Live Music) Fri, Mar. 10, 9 pm...................... DC Karaoke Thurs., Mar. 23, 7 pm.... Pint Nite: Back Pew Sat, Mar. 11, 9 pm...... Piano Mark (Live Music) Fri, Mar. 24, 9 pm...................... DC Karaoke Tues, Mar. 14, 7 pm Extra Special Steak Night Sat, Mar. 25, 9 pm..4 Barrel Ramblers (Live Music) Thurs, Mar. 16, 7 pm.. Pint Nite: Bell’s Brewery Thurs., Mar. 30, 7 pm....Pint Nite: Lagunitas
Original Location: Stuttgarden Tavern 50 Rotating Beer Taps (Expanded) Kitchen Open Late Until 1 AM Daily Live Music Fri & Saturday nights
On the Strand
@stuttgarden.onthestrand 2110 Strand Street, Galveston, TX 77550 • 409-497-4972 • M-Sun 11am to 2am